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Sustenance of Life:
Water Potability and
Quality
GMR Supplies
Address: Unit 4/ 5 Sorbonne Cres., Canning
Vale. WA, 6155
Australia
PH: (08) 9455 7477
EMAIL: [email protected]
A clean and safe supply of drinking water is essential to public health and
well being. This is why any problem with the water supply can have major
repercussions. Contamination of drinking water can cause diseases and a
significant burden on human
health. Interventions to improve
the quality of drinking water are
necessary to avoid threats.
Safe for Consumption
Water is considered potable if it is
free from harmful concentrations of
chemicals or pathogenic
microorganisms. According to the Australian Drinking Water Guidelines, it
should look, smell, and taste good. Potable water is also suitable for human
consumption and all domestic purposes, including personal hygiene.
Sources of Potable Water
Potable water comes from surface water— rainfall
or its runoff into rivers and streams. It can also
come from groundwater or a supply collected from
aquifers or stores, and accessed by a bore. Both of
these water supplies are treated and distributed
through the water mains to homes.
Household Purposes
According to Build Australia, only one per cent of
drinking water in the country is used for drinking. People use it more for
showering, flushing their toilets, washing clothes, and cooking. Gardening
uses the most water, accounting for about 35 per cent of the country’s
overall consumption.
Maintenance of Water Quality
It is important to make sure that potable water is free of any chemicals and
pollutants. For the most part, its quality is the responsibility of the supplier
or provider. One source of chemicals in the water, however, may come from
household plumbing that may contain lead or
copper. These elements can mix into drinking
water on its way to the faucet.
Water Filtration
Drinking water from the tap at home is usually
clean, as the supply goes through treatment
before distribution. Homeowners who feel the
need for cleaner water, however, can turn to
water filtration systems. These help improve
the taste and odour of water by removing different contaminants. These
treatment devices also need proper maintenance to avoid bacterial
contamination.
A satisfactory supply of water should be easily accessible and available to all.
Improving access to quality drinking water can result in tangible benefits to
health of the society.
Resources:
http://www.gmr.com.au
http://www.who.int/water_sanitation_health/dwq/gdwq0506.pdf
https://ww w.nh mrc.gov.au/guidelines-publications/eh52